Fender American Performer Stratocaster Electric Guitar HSS MN with Deluxe Gig Bag-Black

The American Performer Stratocaster HSS, born in Corona, California, offers the outstanding tone and feel of an authentic Fender. With new features like the DoubleTap™ humbucking pickup, it's even more exciting to play. This guitar has Yosemite™ single - coil pickups for rich, expressive tones and a DoubleTap humbucking bridge pickup. Its unique, patent - applied - for design combines humbucking and single - coil sounds without volume loss in single - coil mode. The Yosemite & DoubleTap pickups produce dynamic sounds suitable for any music style. They have flat - staggered pole pieces for more output, and the shellac coating on single - coil pickups and wax potting on the humbucking pickup control feedback while letting the coil breathe. The guitar also features Greasebucket™ tone circuitry and a push - pull tone control for the DoubleTap humbucking pickup. The 'Modern C' - shaped neck has a 9.5” - radius fingerboard, comfortable for all playing styles, and 22 jumbo frets for easy and accurate bending. Specifications: Series: American Performer; Country Of Origin: US; Color: Black; Body: Alder; Body Finish: Gloss; Body Shape: Stratocaster®; Neck Material: Maple; Neck Finish: Satin Urethane; Neck Shape: Modern 'C'; Scale Length: 25.5' (648 mm); Fingerboard: Maple; Fingerboard Radius: 9.5' (241 mm); Number of Frets: 22; Frets Size: Jumbo; String Nut: Synthetic Bone; Nut Width: 1.685' (42.8 mm); Position Inlays: Black Dots; Truss Rods: Standard; Truss Rod Wrench: 1/8' Hex (Allen); Bridge Pickup: DoubleTap™ Humbucking; Middle Pickup: Yosemite™ Single - Coil Stratocaster; Neck Pickup: Yosemite™ Single - Coil Stratocaster; Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck & Middle Pickup), Tone 2. Greasebucket™ Tone Circuit (Bridge Pickup); Pickup Switching: 5 - Position Blade: Postion 1. Bridge Humbucking Pickup; Position 2. Middle Pickup and Bridge Humbucking Pickup; Position 3. Middle Pickup; Position 4. Neck and Middle Pickup; Position 5. Neck Pickup; Pickup Configuration: HSS; Bridge: 6 - Saddle Vintage - Style Synchronized Tremolo; Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome; Tuning Machines: American Performer; Pickguard: 3 - Ply Black; Control Knobs: Aged White; Strings: Fender® USA 250L, NPS (.009 -.042 Gauges); Dimensions: 5.20x15.20x42.30 IN; Weight: 12.65 LB. Additional Information: PLU: 0114922306

Using this Fender American Performer Stratocaster HSS is a breeze. First, tune the guitar using the American Performer tuning machines. You can adjust the sound by using the 5 - position blade pickup switch. For different tones, play around with the master volume and the two tone controls. The push - pull tone control is for the DoubleTap humbucking pickup. When you're done playing, put it in the deluxe gig bag to protect it. As for maintenance, keep the guitar in a dry place. Wipe it down with a soft cloth after each use to remove sweat and dirt. You can also check the truss rod from time to time using the 1/8' Hex (Allen) wrench to make sure the neck is in good shape. And don't forget to change the Fender® USA 250L, NPS strings regularly for the best sound.